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					Yield: Makes 6-8 servings
					
					
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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											| 4 | lbs. | tomatoes | 
									
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											| 2 | tablespoons | olive oil | 
									
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											| 1 |  | onion, chopped | 
									
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											| 1/2-3/4 | teaspoon | dried red pepper flakes | 
									
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											| 2 |  | large cloves garlic, chopped | 
									
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											| 2 | teaspoons | chili powder | 
									
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											| 1/2 | teaspoon | ground cumin | 
									
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											| 3 1/2 | cups | vegetable, beef or chicken stock | 
									
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											|  |  | Salt and pepper to taste | 
									
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											| 2/3 | cup | cream | 
									
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											| 1 | cup | shredded Cheddar cheese | 
									
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											| 6-8 | tablespoons | sour cream | 
									
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											|  |  | Corn chips | 
									
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						Directions:
						Bring large pot of water to boil.  Drop in tomatoes.  Poach 20 seconds.  Drain tomatoes under cold water.  Peel off and discard skins.  Cut tomatoes in half;  squeeze out seeds.  Chop tomatoes;  set aside.  Discard water.   
Heat olive oil in soup pot.  Add onion and red pepper;  cook 2-3 minutes until softened.  Add garlic and cook briefly.  Add tomatoes, chili powder and cumin;  cook 3-4 minutes to soften tomatoes slightly.  Add stock, salt and pepper to taste.  Simmer 40 minutes.  
Puree soup in blender or food processor.  Return soup to pan;  stir in cream.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Serve hot.
					 
				
				
				
					
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	John's Shurfine Recipes
	https://www.johnsshurfine.com/Recipes/Detail/4303/Tomato-Chili_Soup